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Synopsis
After Joash was murdered by his officials, his son Amaziah was made king and reigned for 29 years. While he did right in the eyes of the Lord, he did not get rid of the high places of offering. However, he did follow the book of the law of Moses in his administration and spared the sons of the his father's murderers.
After he defeated the Edomites, 10,000 of them, his pride took over. He thought that his army was stronger than that of Israel's and sought to war against them. Jehoash, king of Israel, warned him of his folly but Amaziah was too proud to realize his mistake and was aptly defeated. Judah's army was routed and every man fled home.
Jehoash further embarrassed Amaziah and Judah by breaking down the wall of Jerusalem and raiding the temple.
Jeroboam II, son of Jehoash co-reigned for 12 years before taking over from his father. He reigned for 41 years and Israel enjoyed great national power and material prosperity though they were ungodly - Jeroboam did evil just like Jeroboam did.
Major Verses
V 9-10 - In pride, Amaziah sought to harass Israel. Jehoash used this parable to warn Amaziah but he would not listen. Instead of being brothers, Israel and Judah were having constant civil wars because of the waywardness of the kings.
What I learn
Pride kills. Indeed, Amaziah was defeated because he thought he had a stronger army. We must be humble and not allow pride to blind our eyes. Let's seek God for His guidance in our daily life so that we may walk well and not allow ego, pride and worldliness to take hold of us.
V 13-14 - Jehoash broke a 600-foot section of the city wall of Jerusalem. Additionally, he raided the temple and took away all the precious articles. This greatly embarrassed the people of Judah and also left them unprotected from future attacks as the wall was breach.
What I learn
Sin does not pay. The consequence of sin is suffering. Amaziah's pride caused the people of Judah to suffer. We must keep away from sin - ask the Holy Spirit to give us the strength to overcome temptations that come at us daily.
Summary
Pride comes before a fall - this was the case with Amaziah although he was one of the few kings that did right in the eyes of the Lord. Unfortunately, pride became his failure.
Up next.....new kings but same old mistakes - Israel and Judah continued in decline. Let's learn together on 30th June.
Synopsis
After Joash was murdered by his officials, his son Amaziah was made king and reigned for 29 years. While he did right in the eyes of the Lord, he did not get rid of the high places of offering. However, he did follow the book of the law of Moses in his administration and spared the sons of the his father's murderers.
After he defeated the Edomites, 10,000 of them, his pride took over. He thought that his army was stronger than that of Israel's and sought to war against them. Jehoash, king of Israel, warned him of his folly but Amaziah was too proud to realize his mistake and was aptly defeated. Judah's army was routed and every man fled home.
Jehoash further embarrassed Amaziah and Judah by breaking down the wall of Jerusalem and raiding the temple.
Jeroboam II, son of Jehoash co-reigned for 12 years before taking over from his father. He reigned for 41 years and Israel enjoyed great national power and material prosperity though they were ungodly - Jeroboam did evil just like Jeroboam did.
Major Verses
V 9-10 - In pride, Amaziah sought to harass Israel. Jehoash used this parable to warn Amaziah but he would not listen. Instead of being brothers, Israel and Judah were having constant civil wars because of the waywardness of the kings.
What I learn
Pride kills. Indeed, Amaziah was defeated because he thought he had a stronger army. We must be humble and not allow pride to blind our eyes. Let's seek God for His guidance in our daily life so that we may walk well and not allow ego, pride and worldliness to take hold of us.
V 13-14 - Jehoash broke a 600-foot section of the city wall of Jerusalem. Additionally, he raided the temple and took away all the precious articles. This greatly embarrassed the people of Judah and also left them unprotected from future attacks as the wall was breach.
What I learn
Sin does not pay. The consequence of sin is suffering. Amaziah's pride caused the people of Judah to suffer. We must keep away from sin - ask the Holy Spirit to give us the strength to overcome temptations that come at us daily.
Summary
Pride comes before a fall - this was the case with Amaziah although he was one of the few kings that did right in the eyes of the Lord. Unfortunately, pride became his failure.
Up next.....new kings but same old mistakes - Israel and Judah continued in decline. Let's learn together on 30th June.
To encourage us further on "pride" issues...reference 1 Peter...
ReplyDelete"And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble"